The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI (15 - 16) vs. ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)

€ 32,200
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI (15 - 16) Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
€ 53,800
 ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S Touring
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Touring.
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
57.2
Blueprint Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI (15 - 16)
71.4
79.4
54.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
71.4 in
Width
68.5 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
57.2 in
Height
54.7 in
Blueprint Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI (15 - 16)
105.5
184.4
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
107.3
176.3
184.4 in
Length
176.3 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4619 lb
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.56 %
ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)

General

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
5E
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
181 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
280 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Touring

Performance

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
144 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Touring

▶ REPLAY
17.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
17.7 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
53 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
46 mpg
city
13 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
332 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
706 mi
332 mi
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Environmental Impact
90.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
223.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
90.4 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
455 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
17.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
49.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft